Households
Household size
About this topic
Household size shows how many people live in each household. It is a basic but important measure of family life, dwelling use, and the way people share housing.
This topic helps indicate demand for different dwelling sizes and can reflect life-cycle patterns, cultural norms, and affordability pressures. It is best read with household type, age structure, and dwelling type, because changes in household size can happen for very different reasons.
Interpretation notes
- This counts the number of people usually resident in the dwelling, so it describes shared living arrangements rather than dwelling size.
- Household size should be read with bedrooms or dwelling structure before drawing conclusions about crowding or housing suitability.
Key insight
In 2021, two-person households was the most common household size among households in Latrobe (M) (Tas.), accounting for 42.2% (2,074 households). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (37.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 337 households, while its share fell by 0.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Latrobe (M) (Tas.) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Latrobe (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Latrobe (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
1,324
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
1,324
26.9%
+1.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
2,074
% of total
42.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
2,074
42.2%
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
623
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
623
12.7%
-0.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
550
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
550
11.2%
-1.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
233
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
233
4.7%
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
105
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
105
2.1%
+0.4pp
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+274
+1.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+337
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+78
-0.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+46
-1.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+35
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+35
+0.4pp
Data table
Household size for Latrobe (M) (Tas.). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 1,324 | 26.9% | 30.1% | 1,050 | 25.6% | 30.1% | +274 | +1.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 2,074 | 42.2% | 37.9% | 1,737 | 42.3% | 37.6% | +337 | -0.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 623 | 12.7% | 13.5% | 545 | 13.3% | 13.5% | +78 | -0.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 550 | 11.2% | 11.5% | 504 | 12.3% | 11.9% | +46 | -1.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 233 | 4.7% | 4.7% | 198 | 4.8% | 4.8% | +35 | -0.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 105 | 2.1% | 2.4% | 70 | 1.7% | 2.2% | +35 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 4,916 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +807 | 0.0pp |